After officially starting to cultivate, Yang Jian realized that he had too many misunderstandings about the Eight-Nine Arcane Art. Although he did not understand much at first and had only heard that it was a rather impressive cultivation technique, he did not expect it to be so impressive …
The 72 Transformations was not the entire content of the Eight-Nine Arcane Art. On the contrary, it was only an "additional technique" recorded at the back of the Eight-Nine Arcane Art.
The so-called cultivation techniques could be divided into two types.
One was to guide cultivators to explore the Dao that they cultivated. This was a technique that could be used to increase one's cultivation level, nurture spiritual energy, forge the Dao Body, and solidify the essence soul. Such cultivation techniques were the foundation of cultivation. Each of them was very precious. They could be used to establish a sect and be the foundation of a sect.
A portion of the superior Dao techniques that were passed down were from the Dao Ancestor's three lectures in the Purple Cloud Palace. The spirits of the world listened to them and cultivated them. They gradually evolved and spread. For example, the Blue Sky Three Lives Mantra that Yang Jian was going to cultivate at the same time as the Eight-Nine Arcane Art.
A portion of it was the "Dao Derivation Technique" of the ancient mighty figures. They comprehended their own Dao and wrote down the technique that was passed down.
The Primordial World was long gone. The 3,000 Great Dao had been passed down to this day, but there were not many superior Dao techniques. There were even fewer strange techniques like the Blue Sky Three Lives Mantra.
Now, the cultivation techniques in the world were mostly created by Earth Immortals and Heaven Immortals. Most of them were low-grade and naturally could not enter the eyes of Yuding Zhenren.
The One-Essence Jade Pill Dao was also a superior Dao technique. It was actually quite good.
Unfortunately, Yang Jian's heart belonged to someone else.
Different from Daoist techniques were Daoist techniques. For example, there were Daoist techniques such as Palm Lightning, Sword Manipulation, and Talisman techniques that could be easily learned by ordinary cultivators. There were also powerful Daoist techniques such as Heaven and Earth in the Sleeve and Purple Heaven Godly Thunder that could be considered as divine powers.
The Seventy-two Transformations was an extensive and profound Dao technique.
Dharma spells and Dharma spells complemented each other. Dharma spells determined the level and sought the Dao of longevity. Techniques determined the strength and protected oneself. If one wanted to walk safely in the Primordial World, both of them were indispensable.
If one did not have a profound Dao, the power of the technique would naturally be limited. Cultivating more Dao techniques that were beneficial to oneself could also help cultivators comprehend the Dao they cultivated and increase their cultivation speed. The two were mutually beneficial.
However, the path of cultivation was only about longevity and freedom. Techniques were naturally more important than techniques.
The Eight Nine Mysteries that Yang Jian cultivated was a supreme Taoist technique, and there were two Dharma spells attached to it — the Seventy-two Transformations and the Dharma Form of Heaven and Earth. Needless to say, the Seventy-two Transformations, although the Dharma Form of Heaven and Earth was relatively common, and almost all Taoist disciples cultivated it, it was also a more practical way of fighting, transforming into a majestic giant to fight with the enemy.
When it came to the origin of the Eight Nine Mysteries, Yuding's eyes revealed some regret.
"This Eight-Nine Arcane Art was obtained by the three old masters after the creation of the heavens in ancient times, when they had yet to become Sages …"
Yang Jian listened attentively. Understanding the origin of this cultivation technique might improve his understanding of it.
At that time, Heaven and Earth had just opened and there were numinous treasures everywhere. The Three Pure Ones were still Golden Immortals and they traveled together.
One day, the Three Pure Ones went to Mount Buzhou to pay respects to God Pangu. Lightning of the Great Dao suddenly appeared on Mount Buzhou and struck 49 times. The Three Pure Ones deduced that a treasure that could not be tolerated by the world had appeared.
The Three Pure Ones went together and discovered a damaged stone tablet at the foot of Mount Buzhou. There was a cultivation technique written on it. It was the Eight Nine Arcane Art.
Unfortunately, the Eight Nine Arcane Art was originally a perfect number. It was based on the meaning of nine lives, nine deaths, and nine revolutions. However, it encountered a calamity as soon as it was born. The last part of the cultivation technique was destroyed by the lightning of the Great Dao, causing it to be incomplete. That was because the Great Dao was incomplete.
After the three Saints deduced, they realized that the mysterious technique was extraordinary. It was actually written by the last remnant thoughts of the Great God who created the heavens, Pangu. It was of the same origin as the Three Pure Ones and should have been obtained by them.
If the mysterious technique was complete and cultivated to the peak, one could actually become a Saint with one's body and transcend the Three Realms, reproducing the mighty power of the Great God Pangu!
What a pity, what a pity …
The Eight Nine Arcane Art was an incomplete technique to begin with. Moreover, the Three Pure Ones were formed by the Great God Pangu's essence soul splitting into three. It was not compatible with the Eight Nine Arcane Art that mainly cultivated the physical body. Therefore, the Three Pure Ones only kept this cultivation technique.
After that, the Three Pure Ones became a disciple of the Dao Ancestor Hong Jun. The Three Pure Ones offered this technique to the Dao Ancestor. After the Dao Ancestor comprehended this cultivation technique, he created the 72 Transformations and the Dharma World. He then gave it to the three true disciples. This technique and two techniques became the Dao Sect's protective technique.
However, the cultivation of the Eight Nine Arcane Art was extremely dangerous. In addition, the cultivation threshold was too high. The Three Pure Ones did not easily teach their disciples. On the other hand, the Dharma World was very widespread. Ordinary third-generation disciples of the Dao Sect could also learn it. It was very practical.
Yuding told Yang Jian all that and asked solemnly, "This cultivation technique pays attention to eight deaths and nine lives. Apart from the three calamities and eight tribulations that you have to encounter in cultivation, you have to experience more and more dangerous calamities. Do you really want to learn it? "
"Yes!" Yang Jian nodded firmly.
The cultivation technique was already engraved in his mind. If he went back on his word now, he would be looked down upon by his master!
Yuding continued, "The Eight Nine Arcane Art is incomplete to begin with. If you reach the peak of cultivation one day, you can only be Daira Jinxian. There is no way for you to become a Saint."
"Master." Yang Jian crossed his hands and bowed to his master. "I have a disrespectful request. May I ask what your current cultivation level is?"
"Master?" Yuding revealed a look of reminiscence. He naturally understood what Yang Jian meant. He sighed slightly. "You're right. It's easier said than done to become a Saint. You can cultivate the Eight Nine Arcane Art. However, it's better to cultivate two techniques at the same time. At that time, I can leave you a way out. "
Yang Jian blinked and looked at his master with his big eyes under his thick eyebrows. He had not finished answering the question just now …
Yuding raised his hand to hit him. Yang Jian covered his head and hurriedly shrank his neck.
"Let's consider my cultivation level as Daira Jinxian for now."
Yang Jian asked a question that he found childish. "Aren't the twelve Golden Immortals of Chanism … Golden Immortals?"
"No," Yuding said calmly. "Back then, when your eleven Aunt-Masters and I were famous in the Primordial World, we were indeed Golden Immortals. However, that was before the Great Magi-Demon War. I had just become Teacher's disciple. Now that time has passed, I should have improved no matter what. "
Yang Jian scratched his head and continued asking, "Master, how are the cultivation realms divided?"
"The three thousand Daos are different. There is no clear division. According to most human cultivators, they can be divided into six realms: mortal, immortal, Perfected Immortal, Heaven Immortal, Golden Immortal, and Daira. Golden Immortals can obtain longevity. Daira roams the Chaos. After Daira is the Saint realm. It is divided into quasi-saints and saints. I won't tell you more."
"Oh." Yang Jian was a little lost in thought.
Yuding looked at Yang Jian and asked with a smile, "What's your ambition?"
Yang Jian immediately felt bitter. Would it be too arrogant for him to say that he wanted to become a Saint? His master was steady and very gentle. He definitely did not like his disciple to be too arrogant.
However, he could not say it too low, lest his master was disappointed in him …
Yuding waited quietly. Yang Jian lowered his head and pondered. The spring water in the cave was gurgling. It was so quiet that it made him sleepy.
Finally, Yang Jian raised his head and secretly clenched his fists. He said softly, "Master, I want to go to Longevity and live a carefree life!"
The smile on Yuding's face finally bloomed. Yang Jian hurriedly lowered his head after saying that, afraid that his master would reprimand him.
But all he heard was two chuckles, and that one voice ….
"Okay."
Just as he was about to heave a sigh of relief, he suddenly felt himself being wrapped by a warm 'stream of water'. Yang Jian looked up at Yuding Zhenren and saw that Yuding Zhenren was holding a small square cauldron that was overflowing with light.
"This is your master's natal treasure. There is a world of heaven and earth inside. You need to cultivate in it for eight hours every day. Do not resist. I will send you in now. "
"Yes, master."
Natal treasure? A small cauldron? What was master's Taoist name? Yuding Zhenren!
Could it be …
As Yang Jian's thoughts ran wild, his body had already turned into a golden light and was absorbed into the small cauldron. At this time, a bold idea came to Yang Jian's mind.
Did he enter master's body?
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